1. U.S. Blood Banking Industry Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Regulations Limit Donor Pool, Multiply Costs "In an effort to curtail the spread of mad cow disease, the FDA announced a ban on blood donations from anyone who has lived in the United Kingdom for a period of six consecutive months between 1980 and 1996. With fewer eligible donors, blood banks will need to intensify their efforts to attract new donors." Pharmaceuticals Analyst Team Frost & Sullivan

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